Smith Dishes On His Last Film 'Hit Somebody'

The man you love to hate or the man you hate to love.

Either you love him or you hate him, Kevin Smith is a talented writer and director.  He has a great ear for frank dialog and an eye for detail.  Maybe his last couple films were inferior to the rest of his portfolio, but he has done some great films: Chasing Amy, Dogma, Clerks, and Clerks 2 come to mind (I think so, anyway).  Kevin Smith has announced via Twitter about the details of his last film.

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Kevin Smith's Final Film 'Hit Somebody' To Be Two Parts

As you may know Kevin Smith like Steven Soderbergh will be retiring soon.  In fact, he has publicly pledged that Hit Somebody will be his final film.  However, the film will be in two parts.  While touring in Canada as part of his promotional tour for Red State, Smith told fans that Hit Somebody has become too big to fit on one film.  

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Red Band Trailer for Kevin Smith's 'Red State' is Nuckin' Futs!

Here at GTBP we've posted a lot about Red State over the last year or so, but other than knowing it was a horror film with a decent cast, I wasn't sure what to expect.  Having just watched the new Red Band trailer, the movie looks hardcore and I like what I see.    

The crazy flick stars Michael Angarano, Nicholas Braun and Kyle Gallner as three teenagers who receive an online invitation for sex, only to get kidnapped by radical fundamentalists that have much more sinister plans in mind for the young men.

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Sundance Coverage: Kevin Smith's 'Red State' Distribution Plans

I know, a lot of you are probably tired of our Kevin Smith/Red State coverage, but the last 24 hours have been big for this film in all respects.  In case you hadn't heard, Red State had it's world premiere last night at the Sundance Film Festival (I don't have a review as I wasn't in attendance, but those I spoke with that were at the screening said that while it does have its flaws, Red State is the best Smith film in years and definitely stays with you).  

The big news came after the screening as Smith, who had financed the film independently, had planned to auction the film's distribution rights off to the highest bidder.  Well, once Smith hit the stage was where things got interesting as he announced he would be keeping the rights himself and, in true Red State fashion, would be distributing the film independently as well.

Hit the jump for all the details (which include a Red State USA Tour), a video of Smith's post-screening speech, and a compilation of the filmmaker's Tweets that give a more in depth insight to his plan.

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Kyle Gallner to 'Hit Somebody' With Kevin Smith

I was really hoping this was going to happen...  Kyle Gallner is one of the best young actors working today (although you might not know it because of the films he's landed early in his career).  And, Kevin Smith is just the ball of awesomeness that he is.  So, needless to say I can't wait to see what Smith got out of the young actor in Red State.

Now, with the Red State premiere right around the corner, Smith has shifted gears to what may (or may not) be his last directing dig with his long awaited hockey flick Hit Somebody.  After announcing Red State alum Nicholas Braun would be taking the lead in the picture, Smith also announced via his podcast that Gallner would too be moving from the red state to the blue line.

Hit the jump to see what Smith had to say about his character, and trust me this casting is PERFECT.

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